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GJ09 FUA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,264 mi
Last recorded144,264 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 FUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 144,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 137,740 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 131,378 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 131,235 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 122,570 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 114,190 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 102,094 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 93,264 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 93,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 79,115 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 79,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 68,791 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 68,791 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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GJ09 FUA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ09 FUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJ09 FUA registered?

GJ09 FUA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2009.

Is GJ09 FUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ09 FUA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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